SAVE $20K+ Weight-loss surgery in Mexico from $4,900 · all-inclusive · 30,000+ patients +1 (619) 874-9663
30,000+ surgeries since 2014 · 4.9★ · 5,000+ reviews

Welcome to Pompeii Surgical.Mexico's largest bariatric surgery group.

You're not buying an operation — you're joining the largest bariatric surgery community online. Behind it stands a world-class team: board-certified surgeons who operate every single day at Hospital Bellas Artes, our private hospital in Tijuana. $4,900 all-inclusive — about $20,000 less than U.S. self-pay, with nothing cut but the overhead.

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CMCOEM board-certified
Complication insurance included
Private hospital, private rooms
4.9★ · 5,000+ reviews
KDMRSJTALB70K+ 70,000+ membersthe largest bariatric community online
A clinical legacy since 2014

Tens of thousands of lives transformed.

Eleven years, one private hospital, and a team that does nothing but bariatric surgery — every number here was earned one patient at a time.

Board-certified surgeons
Hospital Bellas Artes, Tijuana
Complication insurance included
All-inclusive pricing
Lifelong aftercare
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Years of excellence
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Patients transformed
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Community members
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The honest answer

"Is bariatric surgery in Mexico actually safe?"

It's the question every patient asks before they fly. The honest answer: it depends entirely on where you go. Pompeii was built to be the standard you can trust — and 30,000 patients across 11 years are the receipts.

Side by side — the wrong clinic vs. the Pompeii standard.
The wrong clinic

What patients warn each other about

  • Surgeons without bariatric specialty board certification
  • Facilities that lack 24/7 nursing or modern equipment
  • Hidden fees that surface only after you arrive
  • No real recourse if a complication occurs
  • High-pressure sales — then radio silence after surgery
The Pompeii standard

Why 30,000+ patients trust us with their lives

  • CMCOEM-certified bariatric surgeons — dual board-certified, operating at international standards at Hospital Bellas Artes
  • Modern surgical center in Tijuana with 24/7 medical staff, on-site nutritionists, and luxury recovery
  • All-inclusive pricing — surgery, hospital, transport, follow-up. The price you see is the price you pay
  • Complication insurance included — surgical costs, extended hospital stays, and travel rebooking are covered
  • Lifelong support — coordinators, nutritionists, and a 70,000+ member community years after you fly home
Our procedures

Three proven paths to lasting weight loss.

All procedures performed laparoscopically by our board-certified team. Not sure which is right for you? Take the 2-minute quiz →

Most popular · 70% of patients Gastric Sleeve
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy · VSG

Gastric Sleeve

Removes ~80% of the stomach to dramatically reduce hunger hormones and food capacity. The simplest, most-requested bariatric procedure in Mexico and worldwide.

  • 60–70% excess weight loss on average
  • No re-routing of intestines — lower complication risk
  • 1–2 night hospital stay, home in 4–5 days
All-inclusive · from
$4,900
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Best for type-2 diabetes Gastric Bypass
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass · RYGB

Gastric Bypass

Combines stomach reduction with intestinal re-routing for the strongest metabolic benefit and the most durable long-term results.

  • 70–80% excess weight loss on average
  • Highest diabetes remission rate of any procedure
  • Excellent for severe acid reflux / GERD
All-inclusive · from
$5,800
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Second chance Revision Surgery
Revision · Conversion

Revision Surgery

For patients who experienced weight regain or complications from a previous bariatric procedure. We specialize in safe, careful revision.

  • Sleeve → Bypass conversion
  • Lap-Band removal & revision
  • Specialty pre-op assessment by Dr. Pasten
All-inclusive · from
$5,800
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The real number

Same surgery. Same surgeon experience.
A fraction of the cost.

U.S. self-pay bariatric surgery averages $20,000–$30,000 before complications. At Pompeii, the all-inclusive price covers everything — and your savings often fund a full vacation, with cash to spare.

U.S. Self-Pay · Average
United States
$25,000

Plus deductibles, anesthesia fees, follow-up bills, and time off work. Hidden costs are the norm, not the exception.

Pompeii · All-Inclusive
Tijuana, Mexico
$4,900

Surgery, hospital stay, surgeon & anesthesia fees, ground transport, nursing, and post-op care. Complication insurance included.

Save $20,000+ without compromising care

U.S. average based on published self-pay rates for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Your savings, of course, are yours to keep.

And here's what that buys you. Estimate your weight loss in ~90 seconds

Free calculator · 60 seconds · every price editable

On Ozempic or Zepbound? The shot is forever. Surgery is once.

They work — and they only work while you keep paying. Put what you actually pay per month next to a sleeve or bypass over 1–15 years and see the month the shot passes the price of surgery, what you've already spent, and what the trials say happens to the weight when you stop.

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What's included

No hidden fees. No upsells. Everything, in one price.

Eleven years of refinement, in six pillars of care. From the moment you apply to long after your surgery — every detail is already handled.

Board-certified surgeons

Led by CMCOEM-certified surgeons at Hospital Bellas Artes. Dual board-certified, every patient, every time.

Meet the team

Modern surgical facility

Our Tijuana surgical center features 24/7 nursing, on-site nutritionists, and private recovery rooms. Designed for medical excellence.

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All-inclusive price

Pre-op testing, surgery, hospital stay, surgeon and anesthesia fees, ground transport, nursing, and post-op care. From $4,900 — what you see is what you pay.

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Complication insurance

If complications arise while in our care, surgical costs, extended hospital stays, and travel rebooking are fully covered. Plus: full refund if you're not eligible.

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Same-day financing

In-house ethical financing with same-day approval, $0–$1,800 down for most, and transparent terms. United Medical Credit also available.

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Lifelong patient family

70,000+ member community. Coordinators who know your name. Nutritionists for life. Years after surgery — we're still here.

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Dr. Luis Pasten, lead bariatric surgeon at Hospital Bellas Artes, Tijuana
Meet your surgeon

Your surgeon is at Hospital Bellas Artes — board-certified, credentialed, experienced.

Dr. Luis Pasten is the lead bariatric surgeon at Hospital Bellas Artes in Tijuana. He holds dual board-certification — the Mexican Council of General Surgery and CMCOEM bariatric certification (valid 2025–2030). His surgical training includes a full four-year residency at Hospital General de Tijuana covering general surgery, trauma, and hiatal hernia repair.

  • CMCOEM bariatric certification valid 2025–2030
  • Board-certified · Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía General, A.C.
  • Hospital Bellas Artes · active surgical privileges
Meet Dr. Pasten
Risk, reversed

If anything goes wrong, we own it.

No other Mexico clinic offers what we do. Our Complication Insurance covers all surgical costs, extended hospital stays, nursing — even your travel rebooking — if anything happens while you're in our care. Zero surprise bills.

  • All surgical costs & additional procedures covered
  • Extended hospital stays and nursing covered
  • Flight & hotel rebooking paid for
  • Full refund if you're not eligible to safely have surgery
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Hospital Bellas Artes — where every Pompeii patient is cared for
Financing

Money shouldn't stand between you and a new life.

Our in-house financing offers same-day approval, low (or zero) down payments, and ethical lending. We hold our own loans — which means we ensure fair treatment, not fine-print traps.

  • Same-day approval — start scheduling immediately
  • From $0 down · average down payment $1,800
  • Transparent terms · no surprise fees
  • United Medical Credit available for larger balances
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Private recovery room at Hospital Bellas Artes, Tijuana
How it works

From application to surgery in weeks, not months.

No insurance approvals. No 6-month "supervised diets." A clear path with a real human guiding every step.

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Day 1 · ~5 minutes

Apply online

Quick application — your health history, surgery preference, and target dates. Done in one sitting on your phone. No commitment required.

  • No credit check to apply
  • No insurance required
  • Takes about 5 minutes
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Day 1–2 · ~30 minutes

Coordinator call

A real coordinator — not a bot — calls within one business day. Review your goals, confirm pricing, and set up financing if needed.

  • Real human, not a chatbot
  • All-in pricing confirmed
  • Financing arranged same call
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Weeks 2–6 · 4–5 day trip

Surgery & lifelong care

Fly to Tijuana. Surgery. 1–2 night hospital stay. Home in 4–5 days. Then coordinators, nutritionists, and a 70,000-person community — for life.

  • All ground transport included
  • 1–2 night hospital stay
  • Lifelong nutrition & support
Signup to Apply — 5 minutes Call +1 (619) 874-9663
Free planner · 90 seconds · nothing stored

How many days off will you actually need?

“One to two weeks” is only true at a desk. Tell the planner your procedure, your body and what you do all day — and get the exact PTO number, a dated calendar, and 77 answers to “when can I…” — drive, lift your kid, the gym, roller coasters. Plus a PDF for your boss that names no diagnosis.

Exact PTO daysLifting limits by the poundPDF for your employer
Build my recovery plan No signup. Runs in your browser. Your surgeon's clearance always comes first.
Patient stories

Real lives. Real transformations.

Verified Google reviews from real Pompeii patients. 4.9-star average across 5,000+ reviews — the highest in Mexican bariatrics.

"I've already lost over 100 lbs in just 5 months."

Incredible facility, fantastic staff. The weekly check-ins and supportive Facebook group have been invaluable to my journey.

Heather Applegate
Verified Google review · Gastric Sleeve
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"These people saved my life."

Clean facilities, thorough customer service. The staff and doctors go out of their way for you, at a reasonable all-inclusive price.

Carl Gardner
Verified Google review · Gastric Bypass
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"From start to finish — 10 out of 10."

The staff, drivers, doctors and nutritionists were all amazing. The recovery beach house was relaxing. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Deborah
Verified Google review · Gastric Sleeve
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"I cried when it was time for me to leave."

The staff are friendly, compassionate, bubbly with joy. The facility is clean and spacious. Honestly, there aren't enough words.

Rissa Showers
Verified Google review · Gastric Sleeve
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"Honestly, better than the U.S."

Everyone gives 110%. The nurses are always attentive. My only regret? I wish I had done this surgery sooner.

A. I.
Verified Google review · Gastric Sleeve
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"Surgery changes lives — but only when it's done right. The training, the certification, the continuing education: those aren't checkboxes. They're the standard I hold myself to for every patient."

Dr. Luis Pasten
CMCOEM Certified Bariatric Surgeon · Hospital Bellas Artes · Pompeii Surgical
Hospital Bellas Artes — Pompeii Surgical's facility in Tijuana, Mexico
The facility

A surgical center built for healing.

Our Pompeii Surgical Center in Tijuana features state-of-the-art operating rooms, private recovery suites — all backed by 24/7 nursing and on-site nutritionists. Designed for medical excellence. Built to feel like home.

24/7 nursing
Around-the-clock care
On-site nutritionists
Expert dietary guidance
Private recovery rooms
Comfort & privacy to heal
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Private Facebook group · free for life

70,000 people who’ve been exactly where you are.

The largest bariatric support group on the internet. Post a question at 2 a.m. and someone who has lived it answers — real patients, real answers, real before-and-afters. Years after surgery, your people are still right here.

Join the community Private group · always free · no sales pitch
Pompeii Surgical Community
Private group · free to join
70,000+ members
Real before-and-afters
Members years post-op
No question too small
FAQ

Got questions? We've got answers.

The honest, detailed answers patients actually ask for — 50+ of them, organized by topic.

Browse all 50+ answers Prefer to talk? Call (619) 874-9663
How much does it cost?
Gastric sleeve in Mexico from $4,900, bypass from $5,800 — all-inclusive, with no hidden fees. See full pricing →
Is bariatric surgery in Mexico safe?
Yes — at experienced centers like Pompeii, complication rates match or beat U.S. averages, with board-certified surgeons, 24/7 nursing, and complication insurance included in every package.
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Take the first step

Your new chapter starts with a 5-minute application.

No payment now. No insurance hassles. A real coordinator reaches out within one business day. The hardest part — the first decision — is already behind you.

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Board-certified 30,000+ patients Complication insurance Full refund if ineligible
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